The Winter Solstice and the holiday season are a great time to enjoy a quiet reprieve from our busy lives. Most of the real estate world takes off a few weeks during the end of the year, before gearing up for our hectic Spring season. I hope that the crisp days greet you with an outdoor activity, be it skiing a few runs on the slopes or possibly enjoying a brisk walk on the beach. Wishing you...
2015
I am hopeful that the constant raindrops falling on my window are adding up to inches of fresh snow in the mountains so Ski season can get underway. For years, I've been practicing my moves on the slopes, from the bunny hill to some runs I'm sure I had no business skiing. Gradually some improvements are coming along, and really the best part of skiing is just being there. Caught on a sunny day in...
Ready to hit the weekend open houses? As a broker I've got four things I'm aware of as I tour new listings: location, condition, price and buyer appeal. Pricing is key so I always want to know when was the home last sold and for how much? What are the neighboring homes selling for at this time? Our market is hot so we can work in appreciation, but you also want to make sure that what you're paying...
Starting out Thanksgiving morning with a brisk walk or jog has become an annual tradition at our home. Years ago when we joined the Turkey Trot, up at NW 85th & 32nd Ave NW, we had a small group of 50 or so companions and the event, which supports the Ballard Food Bank, has grown by leaps and bounds. For a $35.00 donation, which is handled on-line, you can register for the Turkey Trot and join a...
Like the mantra "location, location, location" the neighborhood matter too. When you're deciding to buy a new home the feel of the immediate area is influenced by the neighbors. I love to know who is nearby and to see folks I recognize and give them a wave when we cross paths. Socializing with neighborhood friends is right up at the top of my list of great ways to fit in and be part of the...
As I close a couple of sales this week it seems like a good time to check in and update my views on our market. The increase in pricing, coupled with low inventory has made it what I'd call a strong sellers' market, but the thing that continues to influence buyers more than anything is "how does it feel" when they walk in the door. This cute townhome just closed yesterday and when we listed it, we...
Do you know how important the view is out the kitchen window? If you've wanted a view like this and want a new getaway, let me introduce you to my new listing out at Dungeness Spit. If you enjoy creating healthy, organic dinners, just imagine having your own little greenhouse for those sweet cherry tomatoes & basil plants, and beds of organic produce right in your own backyard. It all comes...
Dreamy! My marvelous Seashore listing is waiting for you on the waterfront just north of Sequim. You'll find a million good times here, from kayaking to sitting back and enjoying the sunsets. This casual retreat is two hours from Seattle, located at 263 3 Crabs Road, in the Dungeness Spit area & is available for you to enjoy for $674,500. Visit it on-line (NWMLS #826923), and also on...
We've outdone ourselves, with over the top city views from our latest listing that is open Sunday 7/19 from noon to 3:00, at 813A Second Avenue North on the S. Slope of Queen Anne Hill (MLS #820937 has all the scoop). If you've pined for an in-city hotel style home with a lovely master suite, big private two-car garage, and two blocks to favorite cafes, boutiques, Opera, concerts at the Center and...
Our monthly Art Walks have become a great venue for live music, conversation and an opportunity to support some or our local artists, many who happen to be friends! Our upcoming shows will be on Friday, August 14th, and Friday, September 11th, and I hope to have my pretend band play for these gatherings, generally from 6 to 8 at our office, 311 North 85th Street. This past show included electric guitar...